Dec. 10, 2017—6:30pm Lectors………… George Assam Claire Chiarelli Lead EM……… Aubrey Balzani Ciborium……… Carol Fitzsimmons Cup…………..... Syna Matchanickal

36 New Street, PO Box 207, Oswego, NY 13126 (315)312-7222, fax 216-6593

Director of Campus Ministry Michael Huynh mhuynh@oswego.edu Administrative Assistant Denise Knight newctr@oswego.edu

www.hallnewmancenter.org The Hall Newman Center

Chapel of the Holy Spirit

Please join us for 6:30 p.m. Sunday Mass

Prayer for Lighting the Advent Wreath Candles: Second Week

God of power and mercy open our hearts in welcome. Remove the things that hinder us from receiving Christ with joy so that we may share his

wisdom and become one with him when he comes in glory, for he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

~AMEN

December 10, 2017

Second Sunday of Advent

Intention: Petra & Agustin Nicolae Stefan Spiridon

Theology On TapTheology On TapTheology On Tap

Wednesday, Dec. 20th at 7:00 p.m. Guest Speaker: TBA Offering the finest in speakers, conversation & Catholic theology for Young Adults (married and single) in their 20's and 30'‘s.

@ La Parilla Grill & Wine Bar

Weekday Services

Communion Service: Tuesday - 5pm

Holy Hour : Wednesdays - 12:00p.m.

As we wind down the Fall semester, I hope you all transition from exams, papers, and grading into the Advent season full of hope and anticipation! May we all be conscious of how we will prepare our hearts and minds for the coming of Christ into our hearts and minds so that we may share that with the world around us! May you find rest and renewal during the break! Look forward to seeing you in the Spring! May God bless our December graduates!

Peace, Mike PS God is smiling!

Prayer for Students During FinalsPrayer for Students During FinalsPrayer for Students During Finals

God of Wisdom, I thank you for the knowledge gained and the learning experiences of the semester. I come to you and ask you to illuminate my mind and heart.

Let your Holy Spirit be with me as I prepare for exams, guiding my studies and giving me insight so that I can perform to the best of my ability.

Grant me the strength to handle the pressure of these days, the confidence to feel secure in my knowledge, and the ability to keep a proper perspective through it all.

Help me to keep in mind what is truly important, even as I focus my time and energy on these exams.

Finally, may I sense your peace in knowing that I applied myself to the challenges of this day.

I ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

St. Thomas Aquinas, patron of students, pray for us. St. Joseph of Cupertino, patron of test takers, pray for us.

Mass Schedule Notices:Mass Schedule Notices:Mass Schedule Notices:

4th Sunday of Advent Mass will NOT be taking place at the Newman Center.

Please see Oswego area church Mass times to fulfill this Mass Obligation.

NO MASS on Sunday, 12/31/2017 Please see Oswego area church Mass times to fulfill this Mass Obligation.

Christmas Pageant Practice & Pot Luck Dinner

Sunday, Dec. 17th at 5:30pm

Christmas Music Ministry Practice & Pot Luck Dinner

Monday, Dec. 18th, at 5:30pm

Christmas Vigil Mass Celebrant - Msgr. J.im Lang

Sunday, December 24th

Carols at 6:00 p.m., Pageant, Mass at 6:30p.m.

Sign-up Sheet for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers is in the lobby.

Please Support Please Support Please Support

Alternative Winter Break!Alternative Winter Break!Alternative Winter Break!

This January, Mike will be leading a group of students on an Alternative Winter Break to Nazareth Farm in rural West Virginia.

Please consider making an investment in our students by sponsoring them with a donation to defray the expense of the trip. By investing, you also be-come a “shareholder”, yielding benefit from the students experience via an invitation to attend a post-trip “shareholder meeting”, a gathering with the students as they share their experiences and share a slideshow of their time in West Virginia. This week-long service/retreat experience is hosted by Naza-reth Farm, a Catholic Community devoted to living out the Gospel message through prayer, service, community and simplicity. Substandard housing is addressed by providing home repairs.

To donate, please contact Mike or Denise.

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S E R V I CS E R V I CS E R V I C EEE

The Mission of the Hall Newman Center is to nurture spiritual development of individuals on the SUNY Oswego campus and in the Oswego community. We commit ourselves to be a resource for in-formation, education and advocacy on behalf of the Catholic Church and its teachings. Our welcom-ing and vibrant atmosphere promotes a sense of Christian Community and we commit ourselves to be available to and to represent the students of SUNY Oswego, the larger college and area communities.

Meet Coralys Diaz, a freshman Adolescent Education major with a concentration in Mathematics from Yonkers, NY.

Coralys is a graduate from Yonkers High School and was on the cheerleading team. She was very involved at her home parish of St. Peter/St. Dennis Church in Yonkers. Coralys was an alter server from 4th grade and through her sopho-more year in high school. She was a member of her church’s Youth Group, JCC, since 7th grade acting first as a Youth Server and then as Vice President.

Coralys decided to attend Oswego because of its strong Latino community and Newman Center. She wanted to go to college where she could practice her faith freely with oth-ers. Coralys was undeclared, but she instantly fell in love with teaching students through the Mentor Scholar Program and decided to be an Adolescent Education major. She enjoys interacting with high school students and helping them learn. Besides Mentor Scholar, Coralys is involved with the Latino Student Union and dances with the LSU Ritmo dance club! In her free time, she enjoys dancing, playing music and hanging out with her friends.

Coralys discovered the Newman Center while searching for potential colleges. Whatev-er school she went to, she wanted to ensure there was a church nearby. She loves com-ing to the Newman Center because of how open, accepting and loving everyone is here. She is a member of Newman Club, helps out on Confirmation retreats with the Retreat Team, goes to Holy Hour and attends the Last Wednesday Suppers.

Someone who is very important to Coralys is her mom. Her mom has taught her many life lessons that have helped her grow and navigate through life.

After graduating from Oswego, Coralys plans on becoming a high school math teacher. Thank you Coralys for sharing your faith and you calming and approachable presence with the Newman Center! Have a great semester! God Bless ♥

Community Prayer List Community Prayer List Community Prayer List

Kristin Arndt, Father Guy Baccaro, Ryan Barker, Lillian Belfield,

Celia Boardway, Jeanne Brantman, Terre Burton, Gloria Calderone,

Liz Cannady, Andy Carpenter, Hoover Catano, David Chamberlain,

Stephen Chermack, Joshua Benjamin Davidson, Tom Duell,

MaryAnn Ebert, Kathy Emmons, Darlene Favata, Thomas Fee, Mary Fox, Marvin Golding, Vivian Golding, Dan Griffin, Robert Boomer Hartman,

The Family of Joanne Kasza, Rebecca Kempney, The family of Edith Knight

Angie Laguerre and her brother, Scott Lee, Cooper Levine, Patricia Lewis,

Catherine Mathews, Katherine Merritt,Silvia Nunez,Cathy McGonagle, Bret McGrorty, Gisele Perry, Ann Peterson, Kay Pullen,

Ann Marie Pontante, Maureen Sanchez, Phil Segretto, Kathy Stock, Fred Sweeney, Justin Thomas, Chris Torres, Julie Truell ,

Makayla Walker, Marilyn Ward, Nancy Ward, Shellie Warren,

The Rural and Migrant Ministries, St. Francis Farm, Unity Acres and all those involved in ministry and missions worldwide,

Our Servicemen and Women and their families.

Financial Report The Hall Newman Center is funded by the Hope Appeal with a subsidy of $61,218. Our responsibility is to raise $48,530 each year from July 1 to June 30. Please pray about your gifts of time, talent and treasure. We are all called to be good stewards of the Newman Center. Your generosity allows this ministry and many spiritual and enriching programs to thrive. Thank you for investing in us because your support is what makes this such a vi-brant ministry!

Dec. 3, 2017 -Sunday Collection….....…....... $ 427.00 December Recurring Egiving …....……...... $2,008.00

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December 10th:

J.U.S.T. - Grades 7 through 10

Hopkins Hall - St. Mary’s Church-7:45pm

December 17th: No Class

January 7, 21, 28 7th & 8th Grade Only

Hopkins Hall - St. Mary’s Church-7:45pm —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————-

Elementary Classes Resume In February. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEMESTER!THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEMESTER!THANK YOU FOR A GREAT SEMESTER!

Christmas Pageant Practice & Pot Luck Dinner Sunday, 12/17 at 5:30pm Trim-A-Tree - Sunday, Dec. 17th following 6:30pm Mass Christmas Music Ministry Practice & Pot Luck Dinner Mon. 12/18, at 5:30pm Christmas Vigil Mass - Sunday, Dec. 24th at 6:30pm NO MASS ON NEW YEAR’S EVE—12/31/2017

Mark Your Calendar!

Community Cooks ProgramCommunity Cooks Program

WISH LIST …

Poly-wood Picnic Table

With the many community picnics and events sponsored by Newman Club, Newman House and our Peer Ministry Leadership Team, we look towards replacing what we had with a 72-90” long Poly-Wood Picnic table with at-tached benches.

In this season of Advent, we are continuously preparing ourselves for the celebration of Christ's birth. Why not help our own communi-ty prepare for the coming new year by signing up with Faith Direct?

By supporting the Newman Foundation Of Oswego, both you and the Hall Newman Center can save some time and peace of mind this holi-

day season. Already using Faith Direct? Don't forget to add your Christmas or End-of-

Year contributions to your account.

Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: NY667.

Thank you for your continued support of our Newman family! Merry Christmas, and many blessings in the New Year! Peace, Mike Huynh